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Brian James A4 Transporter vs Ifor Williams GH1054BT

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 332kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Brian James A4 Transporter
Brian James A4 Transporter - image: Formula Trailers,, Brian-James Trailers Main Dealer in the SW UK
Ifor Williams GH1054BT
Ifor Williams GH1054BT - image: blains.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Brian James A4 TransporterIfor Williams GH1054BT
Payload2230kg2562kg (trailer fitted with adjustable shoes, side guides, blade stop and excavator arm holder)
Gross weight3000kg-
Unladen weight770kg-
Internal bed4.5m x 2.0m-
AxlesTwin axle-
Internal length-3.04m (9' 11")
Internal width-1.62m (5' 4")
Gross vehicle weight-3500kg (3.5 Ton)

Sources: Brian James A4 Transporter, Ifor Williams GH1054BT. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the A4 Transporter if...

The A4 Transporter suits driving schools, small dealers and enthusiasts who need to move one car at a time behind a car-derived tow vehicle, offering a simple twin-axle bed without the cost of a beavertail or enclosed body. Its compact size makes it easier to store and manoeuvre than the longer trailers in the A Transporter range.

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Buy or hire the GH1054BT if...

  • you want one that carries 332kg more

Ifor Williams GH1054BT, carried by UK dealers and hire companies listed on GetBrent for sale. Plant trailers are the working end of groundworks: contractors and hire firms use them to move mini diggers, dumpers and rollers between sites.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Brian James A4 Transporter and the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT carries 332kg more. The Brian James A4 Transporter is a twin-axle open car transporter trailer from Brian James' A Transporter range, built for towing one car on a 4.5m bed.; the Ifor Williams GH1054BT is a plant trailer.

Which carries more, the Brian James A4 Transporter or the Ifor Williams GH1054BT?

The Ifor Williams GH1054BT, by 332kg.

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